Nice wins
Price at publication 1.83
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1xBet1.81
Pinnacle1.78Archived odds
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Nice wins
Price at publication 1.83
Unibet1.821xBet1.81Pinnacle1.78Archived odds
Nice host Le Mans FC at the Allianz Riviera on matchday 3 of Ligue 1, on September 5, 2026 at 18:45 UTC. The clash pits Nice’s desire to build better and be more effective in the final 30 meters against Le Mans’ directness and transitions.
Read the full analysisNice host Le Mans FC at the Allianz Riviera on matchday 3 of Ligue 1, on September 5, 2026 at 18:45 UTC. The clash pits Nice’s desire to build better and be more effective in the final 30 meters against Le Mans’ directness and transitions.
The decisive limitation remains the uncertainty surrounding absences, goalkeepers, and lineups.
Nice remain without a win after a 0-0 home draw against Lorient on August 22, followed by a 3-0 defeat at Paris FC on August 30, with six days of rest between the two matches. Against Lorient, Nice had 60% possession, 14 shots, and 1 shot on target; the match report points to difficulties in playing out from the back and in the final 30 meters.
Le Mans drew 2-2 at home against Brest on August 22, then lost 3-2 at Rennes on August 30, also with six days between the matches. Le Mans scored four goals across those two matches and conceded five; in Rennes, Louis Mafouta scored both Le Mans goals.
These records do not necessarily cover the last five matches, and no comparable official xG is available for either team over the period.
The pages consulted did not provide a recent meeting between Nice and Le Mans FC with a verifiable score and date. It is therefore not possible to provide a documented series of head-to-head encounters.
Even an old precedent would have limited prédictive valeur given changes in squads, coaches, and division.
No complete official list of absent, suspended, or doubtful players for Nice and Le Mans had been found before 5 September 2026 at 12 h 24 UTC. Medical and disciplinary statuses are therefore unavailable information; the absence of a list does not confirm the absence of injured players.
The match is confirmed at the Allianz Riviera, Nice’s home ground, for matchday 3 of Ligue 1 2026-2027. There is no qualification stake, first-leg score, or knockout phase, and the complete standings have not been confirmed.
Favorable scenario for Nice: Les Aiglons control possession, improve their buildup, and create more in the final 30 meters against a low block. Favorable scenario for Le Mans: Nice loses the ball during buildup or lacks efficiency, allowing Le Mans to attack the spaces quickly; this reading depends on the starters and the actual game plan.
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts | W | D | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | +8 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 1 | |
| 2 | 7 | +5 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 1 | |
| 3 | 7 | +5 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 1 | |
| 4 | 7 | +5 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 1 | |
| 5 | 7 | +4 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 1 | |
| 6 | 7 | +1 | 13 | 4 | 1 | 2 | |
| 7 | 7 | +1 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 2 | |
| 8 | 7 | +3 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 3 | |
| 9 | 7 | +4 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 4 | |
| 10 | 7 | +3 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 2 | |
| 11 | 7 | +1 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 2 | |
| 12 | 7 | -6 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 4 | |
| 13 | 7 | -3 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 3 | |
| 14 | 7 | -3 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | |
| 15 | 7 | -6 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | |
| 16 | 7 | -5 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 3 | |
| 17 | 7 | -11 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 5 | |
| 18 | 7 | -6 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
Eleven from the previous match, against Paris FC on 30 August 2026
CoachOlivier Pantaloni
Eleven from the previous match, against Rennes on 30 August 2026
CoachPatrick Videira
Bench
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